Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
149CB7
RGB
20, 156, 183
HSL
190, 80%, 40%
HSB
190, 89%, 72%
CMYK
89, 15, 0, 28
LAB
59, -27, -24
LCH
59, 36, 222
OKLCH
0.64, 0.11, 216
XYZ
21, 27, 49
LUV
59, -42, -32
HWB
190, 8%, 28%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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